This report was prepared for the European Institute for Gender Equality by by IRS as part of the study on ‘Women and economy — Collection of good practices in the area of female entrepreneurship’. It has identified effective gender mainstreaming tools to support and promote women’s economic independence through entrepreneurship. It has focused on training, funding and networking. Read more...
Review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States This publication summarises the report ‘Gender equality and economic independence: part time work and self-employment’, prepared by EIGE in support of the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU (first half of 2014). As such it is part of the ongoing review of the...
The gender gap in pensions in the EU is 38%. This research note provides an overview of current EU policy in relation to pensions through the EU Member States. It concludes by discussing how to challenge current gender inequalities to work towards the eradication of the gender gap in pensions in the future.
The gender gap in pensions in the EU is 38%. This research note provides an overview of current EU policy in relation to pensions through the EU Member States. It concludes by discussing how to challenge current gender inequalities to work towards the eradication of the gender gap in pensions in the future.
Read more Report: Gender equality and economic independence: part-time work and self-employment Gender equality and economic independence: part-time work and self-employment: Main Findings EU Indicators for the Beijing Platform for Action area F. Women and the economy
The report provides an analysis of methodological options on the cost of gender-based violence and intimate partner violence, by studying different literature and studies, and provides recommendations. It includes a case study on the cost of intimate partner violence against women in the UK during 2012 and provides a calculation of the costs in the EU.
